The creation of a Scottish Parliament has done nothing to prevent discussion of independence for Scotland. Simon Jenkins in the Guardian argues that they should be allowed to go ahead.
It’s not just the Scottish. The English too are frustrated, and a majority on both sides of the border seem to favour breaking up the Union.
How much of this is frustration with the Labour government at Westminster is an interesting question. From a Scottish perspective, Blair looks like a typical, out of touch, English politician, and his general unpopularity in the UK must play into the hands of those wanting Scottish Independence. An Independent Scotland would be nowhere near Iraq, for example. On the other hand, the English perceive Blair’s government as one propped up by votes from Scottish seats.
All in all, a very fine muddle indeed.